Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Butcher. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Tomi lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Borun was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and doesn't want to be a masseuse and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: She wears a yellow vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is silver and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the east to a Engraver, Ootah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30 gp.