Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Alex is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Laborer. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 sp. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A true patriot, Ernest would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 22000 cp. Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is black. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.