Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Adelard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. 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 Cook. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Adelard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His golden hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Alexandre enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A 6'2" northern man, he very much looks the part of a Bather. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Balimaar 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. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2600 sp. Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.