Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and white. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is auburn and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Tarak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has slicked back red hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.