Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his father's many stories. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nicholas has worked very hard to control his curse. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp. Banded agate (13 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the north. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.