Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is an amazing painter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shane will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).