Description: A 6'2" southern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his club. He has wavy auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. 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 Stableman. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear blue tank tops with tan pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.