Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Vanuath 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 29000 sp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Mindartis was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and balancing his hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his auburn hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Naal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Naal 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. 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 further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 15000 sp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.