Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He has violet eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Adelard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp.