Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. 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 into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has wavy brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Ruloth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 380 gp.