Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Trym speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Trym and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Lewis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Lewis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 plains due to the painful memories there. John took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Peter is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Peter was born with his mother's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Farmer mother left him crippled. 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: He wants revenge against drow; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.