Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dean was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east to a Sellsword, Ralf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Sellsword. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He struck the Marshal job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.