Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (30 gp).

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. He wears his golden hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Glassblower, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Peren was born the youngest of three triplets. Peren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Peren decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He uses divination through singing.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.