Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Rurik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a Brewer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kâka grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Kâka and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Driindar studied abroad. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tawna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. 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. Tawna 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; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is physically well-built. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and carries hammers. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He keeps his red fur in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Lone was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lone's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.