Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he likes to wear tan tank tops with green pants. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This northern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Sarah is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, 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 keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Hubert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is cut short. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Anselm never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 sp.