Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great joy in being the best Banker in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Erdan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His golden hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Eiravel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.