Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Uthemar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Dayereth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 170 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Caeldrim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90000 cp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is cut short. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.