Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Charles was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man likes to wear tan tank tops with blue pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Wymar 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (30 gp).