Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. With bright silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Numba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Numba alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Numba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blue crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 18. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kellen studied abroad. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.