Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A 4'11" eastern man, he wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Efferil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Aerdeth was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears just a tan suit. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.