Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Sage, Nutae learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy pastel suit. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished greatsword as well. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with red slacks. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Interpreter; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, red cloak. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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