Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

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

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished whip as well. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: White pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Marshal but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hugh was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After months of barely getting by, Hugh managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy black hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.