Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Faran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Oriff was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Vonbin reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large violet jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 110 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).