Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His white hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Doctor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2200 sp. Citrine (50 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Average lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has moderate length white hair. He has blue eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raymond fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.