Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oloric fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Savaran's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a Mortician, her father struggled to pay the bills. Savaran was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Knight. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'11". He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Akmen was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Callie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Susannah was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her first spouse was a Guard, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Chain shirt.