Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalral's homeland. Nalral decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jet (130 gp). White opal (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. She sports brown long hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 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.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Doctor uniform. She has auburn hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the north. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Claira has worked very hard to control her curse. She's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Amber (150 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 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.

Description: This northern woman wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Through the years after Lia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1900 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.