Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Veit is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, red cloak. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Gerbo was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gerbo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Manea 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 was raised in a forest tribe. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 240 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has green eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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 mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mardred was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Saphara 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... Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a sickle on her belt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.