Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

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 was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Drogo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.