Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Nordak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and doesn't want to be a animal trainer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 sp. 4 Holy water.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has brown hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A true patriot, Carrie would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Kadana is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kadana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.