Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is dark red and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vassago fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Alvyn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Korfel studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Lavinia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. 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 wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 150 gp. White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: In love, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kâka will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Apothecary first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.