Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown vest and prefers black and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A freak accident while working with his Engraver father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Balimaar was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.