Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest is scarlet and very short. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Medrash was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is silver and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. The war was a terrible time for him, and Miles does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Merchant. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has green eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rosamund was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Rosamund's homeland. Rosamund decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rosamund fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp.