Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. He keeps his blue crest in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 340 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Harbek grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Harbek abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Animal Trainer. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Emma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears just a black suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His green crest is heavily combed to the right. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10 pp. Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. His bronze crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Ildrex was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miner. After a long history of fighting, Ildrex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Himo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Himo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Great took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.