Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Adam was born the youngest of three triplets. Adam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 sp. Red garnet (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Hubert was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. 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: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.