Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Theren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears brown trousers with grey and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Being a Masseuse kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadarai studied abroad. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Berrian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp.