Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Matilda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Slave, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has wavy golden hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Adelard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When Adelard reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.