Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He usually wears his yellow robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Dean was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 14000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ekemon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north. Ekemon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His bronze crest is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Zedaar was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. 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 never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

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. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Nella was born the youngest of three triplets. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Nella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with tan slacks. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is greedy; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).