Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Melech abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 cp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Human Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 cp.