Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 feels threatened by others; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2900 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries tridents. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His tied-back hair is golden. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Alex was born with his mother's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 cp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William 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 wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Don was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again; and money/treasure

Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.