Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His head has been shaved. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Shane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Hunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shepherd. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Backpack. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.