Description: This eastern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Roland lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Matilda grew up listening to her father's many stories. Matilda abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.