Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

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

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Smokesticks. 7 Acid flasks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears grey trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Balimaar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kyle will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.