Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Rurik was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is well kept. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Military, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this southern woman wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. She has no crest. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader father left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 gp.