Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Herbalist uniform. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the east. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Tim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is black and curly. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Dean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. His red hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).