Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his brown hair down. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ernest is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'6" southern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered shield and tarnished crossbow as well. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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-brother.

History: He was born in the east. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a fisher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.