Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple pastel robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bernard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears just a blue suit. He has black hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Chad was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 cp. Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Trym learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Trym was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Trym and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp).