Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull green iron scale mail, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His hair is golden and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length black hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. He has brown eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: Shane hails from a village terrorized by orcs. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Shane was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.