Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is a Sage first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His copper crest is still thick. He has red eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kerkad was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'9" eastern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 cp.