Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Rurik was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rurik's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is content; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp. Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull red iron scale mail. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and tan robe with the hood down. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the north to a Carpenter, Alston learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).