Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Charles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Charles took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His crest is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, red cloak. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. After coming to the age of reason, Altho took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has worked as a Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: Gardain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 gp. Sard (50 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his orange fur down. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy silver hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.