Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Varis was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is blue and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Marbas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.