Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Alex was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Dean is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears just a black suit. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.