Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his brown hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Valafar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 cp.