Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When John reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is an amazing painter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Miles was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sellsword. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Balimaar was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown vest and prefers pastel and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is long and unkept. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the north. Chad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.