Description: He stands about 6'4" and prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is red and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Hunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This northern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ralf was born the youngest of three triplets. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his absent mother

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jade (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 2 Acid flasks. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Lance is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Lance and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local layabout

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.