Description: An older man who wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second son.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and violet tie. He has no hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Theren was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Theren's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Harriet liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is short and golden. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west to a Healer, Brakka learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and to be a architect again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has moderate length gray fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sarah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.