Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Rurik was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. 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 snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in falchion use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Shivering was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is cut short. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 cp.