Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'8". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Valorean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vadania was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the west. Lia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears baggy white pantaloons and a yellow scarf. She wears her white hair down. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born into a rich family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Stacee managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'1" when asserting herself. She wears her black hair down. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Being a Healer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Human compassion; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his violet robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His hair is black and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 gp.