Description: Standing 4'7", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Shane never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 gp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'7" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and tan tie. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Frouse is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frouse grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a white vest and prefers yellow and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is red and very short. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Fabien speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Miller profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Navigator but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.