Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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. John took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a large violet jacket. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his tan robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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. Hunter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Blacksmith; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).