Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered sword and tarnished sai as well. His tied-back hair is silver. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Raymond took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, John embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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 illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roland isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Roland was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dyer. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Hugh was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Raymond wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Raymond lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Marshal and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.