Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length rusty crest. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Armorer. Bharash enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she is content

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Lucan was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mercenary. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70 gp.