Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oriel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Oriel was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Oriel's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Oriel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 sp. Carnelian (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a glaive on her belt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dustin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. 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 unsatisfied with his job; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20000 cp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Coral (140 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.