Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sickles and monstrous two handed axes. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south to a Gardener, Norman learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a red vest and prefers violet and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Painter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is well kept. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Junk Dealer father left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 sp. Eye agate (4 gp).