Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Anne was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her youth she was a Tanner, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne 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.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Senteq fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Ivellios speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ivellios 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 was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Hematite (6 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miller. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. When Manfred reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.