Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and golden. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Navigator but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Trym was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. 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 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 pp.