-Juris Tremento, Late Emperor of Catalania

Juris Tremento was born in Brandon and was a member of the last traditional Tremento family branch. He served the Empire from his youth, slowly gaining power and eventually becoming a general for the Emperor. His last days as General were as Lord High Commander.

After entering his older years, Juris left to a monastery in Yonmayer, where he stayed until the Supreme Council sent for him. It was at this time that he returned to Catalania City and became Emperor, beginning his great reign in the Empire. He was responsible for many great victories and for long periods of peace.

After being poisoned by an arrow during an assassination attempt, Juris slowly lost control of his own body until he died in his summer cottage in the Forest Arcane.

-Rulster Norfolly, Emperor of Catalania

Rulster Norfolly is originally from Cellesse, and had always hidden from the Empires attention. But upon Juris Trementos death, he was discovered and called to take a place as Emperor.

At the time he was summoned, he owned a bakery in Manxx, and told the Imperial emissaries to seek out his son, Fenier, in Lione, and to give him the honor of being Emperor. Fenier was contacted, but before he could take his place, was attacked by a group of evil avengers. He died while saving the group that escorted him.

Rulster was crowned and has been responsible for many changes in the current Imperial policy. He is strong willed and stubborn. Rulster is always trying to make the Empire and Cattar greater without using the brute force available to him. On some occasions, however, he has used this force very efficiently.

-Thocoly Lob, Legendary Emperor of Ages Past

Thocoly Lob was born in Catalania City, and is known as the greatest Emperor to ever have lived. Lobs Jousts, the most famous Catalanian holiday, is named after him. His work and conquests are seen to this day. He was responsible for the Imperial victory in the First Barbarian War.

-Tharl Metalforger, Dwarf King of Kar Koroeth, Clanlord of Clan Metalforger

Born in Daradon, a great Dwarven city in Dur Dardor Mountain, Tharl has been to every major city on the continent. He has been an adventurer, a diplomat, and now is a King, chosen by the Great Council - a meeting of all the older dwarves in Kar Koroeth - because of his courage and wisdom. Tharl is respected throughout the north and the Empire, being a strong ally of the latter.

Like his brother, Tharl carries a powerful artifact. It is Goderion, the Great Battle Axe. Forged by the anvils of the Dwarven god Noragur, it is a prized possession of the mountain dwarves, held by their King alone.

Tharl is about 1.85m tall, and a dark hair and a long beard. His eyes are dark, and he has a weathered appearance.

-Narith Segunter, Dwarf Clanlord of Clan Sagunter

Other than the Dwarven King, Narith Segunter is the only other member of the Dwarven Counsel to command great influence. His ideas on Dwarven matters are harsh, and he is seen as a blunt, objective governor.

On many occasions he has insisted on actions that brought great benefits to Kar Koroeth. On some occasions, however, his views have been considered outrageous.

Narith Segunter sits at the Dwarven Council with his nephew Hadlure Segunter. Hadlure has a reputation for being level-headed.

Narith Segunter is about 1.80m tall, and has brown eyes. His hair and beard are dark.

-Moorior Bothmul, Dwarf Clanlord os Clan Bothmul

Moorior Bothmul is about 1.85m tall, and has a red beard and hair. He is large for a dwarf.

Moorior is from Araham Mountain, and, like his clan, is a master of battle skills. On the Counsel, he is a strong ally of Tharl Metalforger.

-Ketric Gaman, Dwarf Clanlord of Clan Gaman

Ketric is about 1.75m tall, and has a black beard and hair. He is the youngest Clanlord in Kar Koroeth, and has the desire to see Kar Koroeth expand out of the mountains - ideas that most of the dwarves dislike.

Ketric Gaman sit at the Dwarven council with his younger brother, Hanrich Gaman.

-Coleus Rollnor, Dwarf Clanlord of Clan Rollnor

Coleus Rollnor is about 1.80m tall, and his hair and beard are light brown. Coleus is known for his ability to cooperate with other dwarves, and his great dislike of Humans, elves, and Felines. He sits at the Counsel with Eanam Rollnor, his most distinguished general.

 -Zarkamai

Zarkamai is the King of the oceanic barbarian cultures of the Eastern Sea. He is about 2m tall, and has long, full black hair. He has a dark beard, but no mustache. Zarkamai is very strong and violent.

Among sailors in the east, Zarkamai is the image of doom. He is always followed by a fleet of mighty warships, and merchant ships are no match for his experience. Zarkamai rarely conflicts with the Imperial Navy, mainly because the battle could spell disaster for his fleet.

-Gur, Feline Central Barbarian Chieftain

The most feared name on the Savage Plains is undoubtedly Gur, the Central Barbarian chieftain. He has been spreading terror throughout the Savage Plains for decades, and is the current ruler of Tigris. Gur is a bit under 2.8m tall, and is ruthless and vengeful. He will show absolutely no mercy to any being that may seem weak.

-Dalgoth Darha, Feline Northern Barbarian Chieftain

Travelers and adventurers of the north know Dalgoth Darha as being a powerful plainsman leader. In fact, he rules the entire population of Northern Barbarians. Dalgoth is respected by all those who have heard of his deeds.

Dalgoth is patient and wise, but aggressive in the face of danger. Like many plainsmen, he does not sympathize with weaker beings. Dalgoth is 1.90 tall and has gray and white fur.

The family name Darha is not connected to the Darha family of the immortal Crat.

-Radves Xaneth, Count of Cellesse

Radves Xaneth was born in Felineo, and after receiving a noble education, he was given the task of maintaining a contact with the Elven council of Cellesse. He was perhaps too successful in his mission, for he soon began to sympathize greatly with the local problems of Cellesse. He left the service of Felineo to join and helps the elves. For many years he used his influence to build a greater city out of Cellesse, protecting it and making alliances with many Kingdoms. The elves already considered him their leader.

Finally, after much pressure from the Monarchy of Balton and the Empire of Catalania, Felineo gave Radves the title of Count. He is 1.80 tall, has dark hair and eyes, and is very diplomatic and cheerful.

-Solan Arenson, Feline Baron of Kerney

Solan Arenson was an influential member of Brandon's society for nearly half a century. Known as Master Arenson, he was a close friend of the former Baron of Kerney, Kasleton.

A short time ago, the Empire was in search of a new Emperor, and Solan was on the list of possible heirs. Rulster Norfolly was chosen to take the Throne, but Arenson still decided to take an active part of Imperial politics. When his friend Kasleton died, he was given the title of Baron of Kerney, and is now frequently seen in the capital.

Arenson is about 96 years old, and has gray and black fur. He is about 1.90 tall, and is known for his courage and love of justice, but also for his vulgar manners and lack of a superior education.

-Ricard Falstaff, Lord of Kirsch

Ricard Falstaff was born in Jaguari twenty years before the Second Barbarian War, but when still young, was taken to Catalania City. He was the son of wealthy merchants, who had originally been from Port Serval. Ricard had the best education available, and was given the opportunity to travel and learn with the masters of his choice. When he was just seventeen, he had already snatched the title of Count of South Barga and was beginning to aspire for high nobility.

Ricard took part in the Second Barbarian War and was successful in saving many counties in the Barony of Fenning. For his efforts, at wars end he was named Baron of Fenning. He was given the Fortress of Lob, also known as the Fortress of the Rose, as his home.

It was at this time that Ricard fell deeply in love with a farmers daughter in the nearby town of Kirsch. He began to court the girl, but found she had been promised to another man, a commoner. He did everything within his reach to have the girl, but the town closed its doors to him and hid his love away.

Desperate, for the town prepared to marry the farmers daughter and the commoner, he wept and prayed to the dark and evil forces of Gondor. During a terrible storm on this same night, an angel of darkness appeared in his house, and dragged the young Baron into the depths of hell.

But he had prayed for help from Gondor, he received this help in the form of damnation. Ricard was transformed into a noble undead, not dead nor living, but cursed to be living in the form of his dead body. On that same night, he returned from the darkness, and, with the wings of a bat, flew into Kirsch. His rage, coupled with the raw power he now possessed, were beyond the comprehension of the people of Kirsch. By nights end, he had slaughtered a generation of the towns population. And he had taken his wife-to-be back to the Fortress of Lob.

Ricard struggled to convince the girl of the sacrifice he had made for her, and with the first rays of morning sunlight, he was forced to retreat into the catacombs of his home.

When he returned at days end, he found that his love had ended her own life, piercing her own heart with a dagger. And so began the reign of Ricard Falstaff.

The Fortress of Lob was never reoccupied, and many believe it is haunted. Ricard spent nearly a millennium in deep sleep, completely missing the Oblivion. This hibernation was the result of a battle he lost against the Messi and Ranthax Kershmede. He was placed in a room with a powerful light emanating immortal goodness.

One of his " Children " eventually tricked a powerful group of good adventurers into freeing him, and Ricard has been back for one decade.

Ricard is about 1.92m tall and is somewhat overweight. He now appears to be about 45 years old, although this is an option he has made. Ricard Falstaff has dark hair and a mustache that, although not being a chin beard, follows his jaw to his hair. He no longer is seriously affected by sunlight, and has cut off his active contact with Gondor long ago.

-Thannen, Count of Salfe Dorsa

Thannen is 1.80m tall, is about 60 years old, and has a white mustache. He has been Count of Salfe Dorsa for several years, and is considered an able administrator and ruler to the people of that city.

Thannen is also considered a threat to the ideals of the Empire, but he has never openly shown hostility. He is prejudiced toward all non Human races, and is in constant contact with Legonez, on the continent of Colbet.

-Renedra Silzaylius, Queen of the Dark Elves

Renedra is the strongest political figure of the nation of Rathani. She is respected by the orders of Ramtal, wizards from all places, and even surface nations who have heard of her reputation for ruthless competence. She is proficient in the use of magic, and is a master with the dagger through the Malir Razet style.

Renedra Silzaylius is 1.60m tall, has dark gray hair, and bright red eyes.

-Benitgal, Lord of Freemen

Born in Felineo, Quesinreious Benitgal was the only son of influential nobles. He studied in expensive schools in Felineo and the city of Catalania, and served Felineo's Militia for many years. During his career as a soldier, he escorted a Felinian noble family to Port Ocelot, where he decided to begin a new career training Freemens forces.

Benitgal soon succeeded in establishing himself as a military councilor to the King of Freemen, Matenval Dask, and soon had become one of the nations most important figures.

During the First Freemen War, Benitgal was responsible for a great part of the militia. But when King Dask died and Freemen fell, he fled with his most loyal troops, and was the driving force behind New Freemen and the Second Freeman War. Ever since his defeat in that war he has been in hiding.

Benitgal is the only remaining member of Freemen's former rulership. He is about 1.72 tall, is overweight, and has dark hair. Benitgal strongly supports Freemen's racism, is profoundly evil, and is known to have an uncanny intuition regarding danger.

Celebrities

-Kojiro Tsumare ( a.k.a. The Master ), Sword Instructor

The Master, as many call him, is a strong ally of the Empire and Vaelar. He is recognized as a true master of the Katana, and is a major instructor of basic sword technique at the Academy of Lione. The Master is an oriental of about 1.60m tall, and is slim. He appears to be about 50 years old.

-Riffin Calay, Feline Weaponsmith

Riffin Calay is a well known figure from Brandon, and his weapon craft is considered among the best on the continent. He makes most types of swords, daggers, and some minor armor parts. His specialty is the bastard sword and its variations. He is 1.75m tall and has bage fur. Riffin is educated, quiet, and socially refined.

-Lorian Filtshire, High Elven Weaponsmith

Lorian is from Port Serval, and makes various types of short swords. His family's work is well known, and he masters the style well. Lorian Filtshire is about 1.50m tall, and has long black hair. He is talkative, friendly, and enjoys telling his family stories.

-Regar Damalas, Feline

Perhaps the personality with best contacts on the continent is Regar Damalas. He is hailed as the best informed individual in the Empire, and this reputation is known in the north and south as well.

Regar lives in the city of Manxx. He spends his afternoons in the Red Dragon Inn, and drinks with his many informants with the sole purpose being the acquisition of knowledge of current events and rumors.

Regar has bright brown fur and is about 1.75m tall.

-Amber Adesenthi, High Elf

Amber is an elf maiden from the Tervede Forest around Lione. She is known for her unearthly beauty, and this physical virtue awes most being who look upon her. Amber lives in the forest and strives to defend it. She is learned in druidic teachings.

-Torgolec, Gold Dragon

Torgolec is a powerful golden dragon that lives in a cave somewhere in the Blue Sun Mountains. He is known to be a Great Wyrm, but many suspect he is an avatar of the deity known as the Great Punisher. He sometimes aids travelers on quests, but invariably takes a valuable item from those that stumble upon his cave.

-Lasoria Polg, Proprietor of the Square Wheel Inn

Lasoria Polg is an older woman from Catalania City. She is the owner of the Square Wheel Inn, and is well known for her kindness to travelers. She is also known for her ambition in making the Square Wheel the greatest tavern in the Empire, at any cost. Some adventurers find her views decadent. Lasoria is about 1.50, and appears to be about 75 years old.