Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Vanuath reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 230 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.