Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Sailor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This eastern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Oriax was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.