Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Gerard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Ernest was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.