Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is typically in his Ruler uniform. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He usually wears his green robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is long and unkept. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.