Description: A 6'0" western man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Bernard was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bernard's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears a violet vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ralf was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.