Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. Rolen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Rolen was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Rolen decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Chay was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mercenary. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 160 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is lengthy. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Spear was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 Scribe. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His green crest is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Bidreked 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 bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 70 pp.