Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, marred by sweets. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt, and is pretty ugly. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. 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. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He has moderate length auburn hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arnold was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.