Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ernest is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is typically in her Assassin uniform. Her dark red hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orianna studied abroad. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Assassin. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and blonde. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Ermina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 west. She bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 sp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Shamash never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by his family; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has moderate length golden hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Joan's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Joan lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Greethen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Greethen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Zûgor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. She keeps her long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. 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 Sailor. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 gp.