Description: An older man who wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Chad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chad studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tan trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Everard was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Persistence, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a green shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is brown and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by chocolates. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Kyle would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp).