Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Slave Trader who has hired him part-time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Mortician and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trey lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.