Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. 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 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He feels threatened by others; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He carries a battered lance and tarnished kukri as well. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 8 Acid flasks. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Holy water.

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.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.