Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Baern does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 cp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 360 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp).