Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is blonde and curly. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Chad does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. 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: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp.