Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Charles was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lance was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes.

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: Hugh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Family, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2900 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Anthony was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10 pp.