Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this southern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 pp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Qualen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'3" and tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanchu grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Terse, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 90 gp.