Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. A true patriot, John would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. John took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up warhammer and armor he uses now. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man wears a red vest and prefers black and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Simon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail.

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 an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and axes. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.