Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nicholas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gunter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a blue scarf. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Geoffrey hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Geoffrey was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Painter. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 west. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.