Description: He wears just a black suit. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gennal hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his brown hair down. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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 was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his halberd ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 pp.