Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Valorean would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Debt, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ielenia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. During her travels, Ielenia and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ielenia discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ielenia fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. She sports a flattop crest cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Harann was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

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. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Oriax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oriax grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oriax. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 180 gp.