Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished hammer as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Beiro and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Sellsword, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jasper (20 gp).