Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Robert was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Carpenter soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 90 pp.