Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A true patriot, Gerald would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Charles hails from a village terrorized by giants. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Oriel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Oriel was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.