Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Eiravel was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 bow.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Tharivol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

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 a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Jet (150 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).