Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tattered old clothes. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Erdan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Erdan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Junk Dealer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and maces. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small island village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gerald grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gerald. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With bright white hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Althaea studied abroad. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).