Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and very short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Riardon studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. Hematite (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He usually wears his grey robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Jet (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, red cloak. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He very much looks the part of a Sage. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp.