Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 21000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Nicholas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Adelard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Adelard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his black robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sailor. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2300 sp.