Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished warhammer as well. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 350 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished longsword as well. His head has been shaved. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Peren was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his brown hair down. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Everburning torch.