Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jocelyn grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Through the years after Shane was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nicholas will drive conversation. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He takes great joy in being the best Fletcher in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.