Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His red hair is still thick. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. His blue crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Kiirith is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Kiirith took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His black eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Astar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Oppah took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.