Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Don took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 cp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Pennie's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 gp.