Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, marred by beers. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Arannis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Shoemaker. He struck the Shoemaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Nutae took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is black and very short. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aramil will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aramil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is content

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane, Greedy. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a bow on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 240 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and clubs. His hair is black and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.