Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Valafar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: She wears a green collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Aasathra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. 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 money and likes to spend it; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear grey tank tops with tan pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. 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: Reirak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (60 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Brottor was born with his father's beautiful face. Brottor was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Brottor decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and 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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair is auburn and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Faral speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, green cloak. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Urshar is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 180 gp. Jade (150 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).