Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and auburn. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a fancy red suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small island village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30000 sp.

Description: This man sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Simon was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Baker.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Norman learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Soapmaker mother left him crippled. 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. Norman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).