Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this western woman is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His crest is black and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Dyer business.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Barrister like his mother before him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears black trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He is baby faced.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Nybarg was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull red sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Antinua was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Antinua's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2700 sp.