Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Shane 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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Shane hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Shane was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He has no hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Roger was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Tanner like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cory abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and white tie. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Guy speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Guy hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arnold does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Arnold was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp).