Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Valafar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Valafar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His red hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Rûkdûg was born with his mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear blue tank tops with green pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has green eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Laucian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Ombul enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Ombul alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp. White pearl (50 gp).