Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He wears his white hair up. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. 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 get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 140 gp. Amber (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears a violet tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Matilda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 160 gp.