Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Manfred took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Lance enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Ralf wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.