Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, marred by teas. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 Cook. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Everard was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Crown-heir. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a black scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Simon will drive conversation. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp.