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 old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Shane speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Assassin, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).