Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Weaver and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age his mother died while driving off some goblins. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shortbow use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Aelar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bow use. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).