Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Ruler uniform. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Don is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Hunter is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Norman was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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 in the west to a Glassblower, Anthony learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents enrolled him in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Chad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.