Description: A 6'1" southern man, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

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. A true patriot, Direcris would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With bright brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an entirely grey suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a green shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Anne hails from a village terrorized by giants. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Anne began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.