Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Baern wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Rogue, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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. Baern fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Fistula was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Fistula's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: White pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her crest is short and rusty. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Hethress was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.