Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy brown suit. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A freak accident while working with his Shipwright father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 west; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ralf will drive conversation. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bounty Hunter profession.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Adventurer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp.