Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His blue crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has moderate length silver hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has auburn hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1500 sp.