Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is typically in his Ruler uniform. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 22000 sp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished club as well. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and greataxes. She has moderate length white fur. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Trail will drive conversation. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Torbera has worked very hard to control her curse. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 80 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His black fur is heavily combed to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Cask never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears just a green suit. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Andram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp).