Introduction
Twelve years ago, the Trade Republic of Bresiroth's exploration fleet discovered Kasum, a vast and untamed continent across the western sea. An attempt was made by the Republic to colonise the faraway land, but after months of silence from the colony, a supply fleet discovered the small outpost ravaged by an unknown foe. The news stifled colonial enthusiasm back home, and so the next wave of brave pioneers were paid double the wages of their predecessors. To be sure that the new colony would not meet the same fate as the last, the Stadtholder of Bresiroth invited mercenaries and explorers to accompany colonists, offering a bountiful salary for their service.
You are one of these brave souls. For one reason or another, fate has found you on this new and wild continent, and it is your duty to expand and conquer the unknown in the name of god, the king, or simply your paycheck. But be warned, dear explorer, for the land of Kasum is ancient and dire, and will quickly devour any colonist brave enough to venture onwards unprepared.
Information:
In this roleplay, your job is to interact with your fellow colonists in an attempt to explore and conquer terra incognita (unknown land), while also helping the colony of New Bayheath thrive and survive. I'm going to try and keep things simple so that you don't have to read an essay just to fill out a character application, but if you'd like clarification on anything just let me know and I'll go into more detail.
The World
Races
Religion:
Magic
Rules:
1. Don't write like a chimp, take a bit of pride in your posts.
2. That said, try not to post 5 paragraph long responses. Unless its warranted by the roleplay, keep your posts around two or three paragraphs long.
3. Try not to venture off on your own. Not so much a rule, just advice really.
4. Don't whine, if you have criticism or a complaint, voice it like an adult.
5. Follow the rules of the site.
Character Application
Final Notes:
This roleplay will be a lethal one, meaning that character death will occur, but not too often and never unfairly. Death will be the punishment for naive and careless characters, though don't be afraid of making such a character, as the roleplay could be fun all the same. 
Profession: Mercenary Captain
Social Ranking: In charge of the Red Coat Mercenary Band deployed to the colony. As well as that has authority over an average colonist.
Talents: An adept swordsmen, from years of practice and experience. He also is physically very fit and knows how to led and organise men.
Personality: I prefer to RP this.
Recent history: As an officer in the RCM he was selected from a group of volunteers to lead the small band of RCM mercenaries deployed to the colony. Before the RCM he was a member of the Trade Republic of Bresiroth's army however he was discharged after disobeying orders that would have led to the death of his entire band of men. The RCM took him on and instilled true discipline I him, as well as giving him an opportunity to prove his worth on a battlefield again.
Profession: Engineer
Social Ranking: Head Engineer
Talents: A crack engineer and even better gunsmith, his skill lay in building and innovation. He is also a large proponent of lighter-than-air travel.
Personality: Cunning, clever, and daring. Hirion is able to think is way out of anything and often comes up with plans to get materials he needs. However, this is balanced with caring and selflessness, his work is often used to better help others and try to prevent needless death.
Recent history: Hirion was until recently a thriving inventor however after an incident where one of his latest inventions caused great embarrassment to a King he fled. He would drift for awhile making watches and guns until he decided he needed a fresh start. Contacting the colonial expedition he showed them his credentials and was quickly excepted in to the crew.
Athletic build, standing at 5'9 at 150 lbs.
Profession: Explorer
Social Ranking: Lower than a Mercenary, but still higher than a villager. Probably looked down upon by the mercs, possibly percieved as weak, or foolish to want to explore the new world.
Talents: Survival Skills. Strong instinct. Strong sense of direction. Has the many skills necessary to traverse a diverse land.
Personality: Very adventurous, and can be a little rash, but not without credit. Chris can usually pull off whatever otherwise 'crazy' claim he makes. Not afraid of anything, or anyone, and jumps at the chance to see or experience something new. Otherwise, Chris is a pleasant, and very interesting man to speak to. He seems easily excitable, but keeps a cool head through most situations.
Recent history: Chris spent his youth travelling with his merchant father, and has spent time in almost all the provinces and lands of Maltha. Has spent most of his adult life (17-present) travelling and exploring the wilderness of Maltha. When he heard about the chance to see what no man had seen before, he jumped at the chance for adventure.
Profession: Prince/Ambassador
Social Ranking: Higher than a villager, but despite his skills with a sword and the fact that he's mostly there as an envoy, people might look at him as a 'spoiled brat' because of his royal background.
Talents: Sword fighting and knowing which utensil to use when at fancy dinners.
Personality: Positive, loyal and outgoing, Tristan could easily be compared to a golden retriever. He always tries to give everyone – and everything - the chance to prove that there's some good in each living being. Though seemingly naive, he often intentionally exaggerate those traits. He's noticed that people are often much easier to handle when they think he's a stupid and gullible.
Recent history: With five elder siblings all doing something productive with their lives, Tristan was pleased when his lord father informed him that he was to be sent as an ambassador to the new colony, despite the dangers this would surely put him in.