Description: This late middle aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. His white crest is knotted and matted. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Valorean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 Beggar for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a great chef.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 cp.