Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (9 gp).

Description: This southern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Dustin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and flails. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Shane was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.