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JOURNEYMEN

Brother Amsel Ur (Bill) Shield of Belsirasin, a Peoni Priest/Exorcist: Tasked with crossing over into the border of Rethem to track down a man suspected of stealing from the church.	Amsel was born (in the month of Morgat (=December)) in the village of Firis in the Shirhan Province: A province of the Thardic Republic situated on the shore of Lake Benath. The capital of the province is the city of Shiran. ·         The provincial marshal is Serenima Dethale, who has a reputation for assessing very high fines for minor offenses. Her support of the Halean church is well known and a sizable portion of provincial revenue finds its way into temple coffers.  ·         Marshal Quarlid Jeredosta commands a legion of 20 companies, five of which make up the Shiran Cohort. The other cohorts are headquartered at Bythe (3c), Firis (4c), Hediro (4c), and Peden (4c). He is a weak man who is easily manipulated and amenable to suggestions from Serenima, his cohort commanders, the temple of Halea, and the Mangai.  His Sunsign is Lado and its symbol is the Galley: Lado symbolizes returning, a completion of the Pvaric cycle. Made from Ulandus, the product of the land, upon the sea, seeking land again after a long and difficult journey. In this sense, Lado is symbolic of fulfilment. In the depths of winter, lies the seed that will thrust forth in spring, bloom in summer, and perish in autumn. In winter it sleeps, but this is merely a stage, the last act before the circle is drawn. The sea is peril and death, but Lado floats upon it, even if the ship is wrecked, its parts will not be sucked into the depths. This is symbolic of one version of eternal aura or soul. Just as important is the manner of Lado’s survival. The ship does not oppose the sea, it attempts to harmonize and unify the elements. It yields and triumphs. Those born under Lado harmonize with their surroundings, seek to compromise and are tolerant of other viewpoints. They are brave, but also have a firm grasp of reality and are able to stay afloat or sink with equanimity. It is difficult to defeat a Ladoan; he will seem to sink but rise again. He will yield rather than perish and in this way he may rise again.  Brother Amsel is a clerical member of the Peonian Church in the Thardic Republic; specifically, the Irreproachable Order as an exorcist of the Shield of Belsirasin. His task is to ease the hardships (mental and physical) of the common man. Especially those who are soul-sick, accursed, or possessed. As a priest, he follows a vow of celibacy.  Parents (51): One birth parent plus one step-parent, Siblings (19): 3 siblings, Extended Family (97): 3 grandparents, 1 Aunt/Uncle, 5 Cousins, Reputation (37): a sound family reputation, Connections (81): family well connected in the community, known to throw commanding power, Allies/Contacts/Rivals/Enemies: an ally and an enemy.
Ferris D’Gerum man-at-arms of the checkered shield, who is working his way toward knighthood (Ray) Man-at-Arms of the Order of the Checkered Shield: Tasked with keeping the Priest safe on said mission.	Ferris was born (in the month of Kelen (March)) in the village of Imrium in the province of Gerum: One of six provinces in the Thardic Republic; Geshtei is the provincial capital. The marshal, Jithias Mariam, obtained the office by the influence of his uncle (since assassinated). Jithias is only 20 and the family fears for his safety now that he is no longer protected by the old patriarch’s network of political favors. Jithias is prone to rashness and… The provincial magistrate, the powerful Borisir Wytel, is constantly sending unfavorable reports to the senate. Most believe it is only a matter of time before one these officers assassinates the other. His sunsign is Feniri and its symbol is the Smith:  The smith is symbolic of enterprise that wrests artifacts from nature, particularly from metals that lay deep in earth's breast. This is the sign of forging and tempering, of the kind of ordeal that may be unpleasant to experience, but one that will make the victim stronger. It is symbolic of transformation; as spring changes to summer, so may the potential within a man be brought to fruition through strife.  Fenirians are manipulators. They make good craftsmen and derive pleasure from working with their hands. Their lives are, however, often difficult as they often journey from one test to another. They must learn to cast aside their failures and proceed to the next ordeal. It is not enough for them to recognize the beauty of the world; they must try to improve it.  Parents (80): single parent-mother, Siblings (66): 6 siblings, Extended Family (59): 1 grandparent, 1 aunt/uncle, 4 cousins; Reputation (49): a sound family reputation, Connections (45): family has a reasonable connection within its community, Allies/Contacts/Rivals/Enemies: I have a contact.
Hawkin Godling Barber-surgeon (Julian)  Freelance Physician Apprentice from Rethem, affiliated with the Church of Peoni: Tasked with being a guide on this mission.	Hawkin was born (in the month of Savor (=?)) in the coastal village of Ithiko in the Kingdom of Rethem: Ithiko was built in 401 as a fortress and port to supply the Corani Empire’s expansion into northern Rethem. At that time, Ithiko was on the coast, but three centuries of silting and littoral drift have filled the cove and the settlement is now almost a quarter mile from the sea.  Ithiko is infamous as the birthplace of the Morgathian prophet Balsha (in 520) and the rallying point of the Balshan Jihad. The Morgathian church maintains a shrine to Balsha and small temple in the settlement.  His sunsign is Tai and its symbol is Lantern Bearer:  The lantern bearer, also called the guide, is a mystical symbol of knowledge and of the quest for it. An air sign, Tai is ephemeral and mysterious, the essence of “mind” which seeks the truth. Tai is also an autumn sign, the leaves are dry and dying, transitory if the mundane and earthly are neglected.  Taians are intellectually inclined and possess an insatiable curiosity. Their interests may lead them to neglect important day to day activities and they can be thoughtless of others. But they are not without compassion. They regard the greatest gift as being knowledge and are often all too willing to guide others. They are teachers who love to share their learning with friends and strangers. They are not demonstrative; strong emotion will confuse or embarrass them. Those born under Tai, although they treasure and seek knowledge, may well be naive. Parents (27): Single Parent- father, Siblings (12): 4 siblings, Extended Family (29): 0 grandparents, 2 Aunts/Uncles, 2 cousins, Reputation (06): Family has a poor reputation. 3 enemies/rivals. Connections (96): Family is well connected in the community and is known to those commanding local power, but also enjoys some status with those commanding national power. Allies/Rivals/Contacts/Enemies: 2 enemy, 1 rival, 1 contact.
Moc'alm (Jen) Hepekarian scholar	This foreign scholar actually hails from the western edge of Hepekeria. His people once ruled over a vast empire millennia ago, but their culture has been long lost, remembered only in folktales and in crumbled ruins. Well funded by merchants, Moc'alm has spent his life researching the old empire, uncovering a number of interesting sites in Hepekeria. He believes that on Hârn, there is more to discover.