Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear red tank tops with tan pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.