Description: A 6'6" southern man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His black crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 gp.

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 carries a battered greataxe and tarnished shortspear as well. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Tana 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 works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her violet robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered violet hat.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sumnes was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

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. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When Caramip reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She very much looks the part of a Mercenary. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Mercenary. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black fur is greasy and uncared for. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Gale was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gale's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's in love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Half-Plate.