Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His hair is red and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has wavy white hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and tends to wear a large white jacket. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Born in the east to a Ploughman, Randal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Randal was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tan trousers with red and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.