Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt, and is pretty ugly. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mardred studied abroad. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mardred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Average lock.

Description: She wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black crest is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Amber (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.