Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: She wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is dressed in an above average manner. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Lucan was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. 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 rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is cut short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raymond lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is typically in his Painter uniform. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Barakas 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 tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).