Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man usually wears his grey robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.