Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His dark red hair is still thick. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. 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: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Performer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Miles embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Miles was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 gp. White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: Emerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Emerald was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.