Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ortegar was born with his father's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Ortegar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her hair is auburn and very short. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is white and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her red hair is well kept. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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, Andry is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are green.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp.