Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His auburn hair is cut short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theodoric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theodoric fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Unemployed, John learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Unemployed and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ralf is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.