Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Richard 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Richard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His white hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fancy green suit. His scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a ruler and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd father left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. With bright silver hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern woman wears an entirely green suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her silver crest down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Elysande embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is a great chef.

History: Elysande was born the youngest of three triplets. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Riardon was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.