Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has blonde hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 16000 cp. 6 Acid flasks.

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 dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Theobald was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Amethyst (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: He wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and green pants. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (160 gp).