Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Ernest would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. 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 auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Patrick was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Holy water. 3 Acid flasks. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Gerald enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 19000 cp.