Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alston will drive conversation. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is content

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 180 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His tied-back hair is red. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. She has wavy red hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Sarai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.