Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and dark red. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Pelaios liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir mother left her crippled. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and spears. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. After months of barely getting by, Arara managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.