Description: He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quelenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.