Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Nicholas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bricklayer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the south. Heather was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Body Guard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Theodoric lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40000 cp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.