Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Mortician, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A 6'3" southern man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his white hair down. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Simon was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.