Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Robert was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fisher. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2400 sp. Coral (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Miles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. 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 cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.