Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Elaim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gold.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fancy green suit. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp. Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, white cloak. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Reeza lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Amber (120 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Mardred reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of music 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.