Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

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. When Shane reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has worked as a Banker like his father before him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to be a blacksmith again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A 5'8" eastern man, he wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (40 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, black cloak. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is wearing a long, black cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Roland reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.