Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Nicholas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her brown hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 gp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Stacee enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Stacee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nicor does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aura fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.