Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Gardener. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Crown-heir and is in decent physical shape. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Akmen embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is an amazing painter.

History: Urshar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Jet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.