Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Altho would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Altho was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His white hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Diggory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north. After coming to the age of reason, Quelenna took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Susannah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.