Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Herleva 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. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Herleva grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of crossbows on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She has a very tight haircut. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 pp.