Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Banker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. 8 Acid flasks. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. His hair is short and brown. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.