Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Lewis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is content; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This light-skinned male is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Robert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.