Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Ar-Karo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 50000 cp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is typically in his Guard uniform. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

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. 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: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Body Guard, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 cp.