Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Norman was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and yellow handkerchief worn on her left side. She has slicked back black hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered sai and tarnished sword as well. She has wavy black hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rosalind grew up listening to her mother's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Rosalind took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.