Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Randal took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. A true patriot, Justin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.