Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is brown and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd father left him crippled. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Adran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is an amazing painter.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Adran was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 230 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Nim was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Being a Cartwright 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.