Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 15000 cp. Emerald (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise amber. 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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Alex was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Alex decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 38000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Hunter reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears professional attire. He wears his blonde hair down. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Amber (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.