Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to goblins.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 sp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries with her a set of longswords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her golden hair is well kept. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Dagnal was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His lavender fur is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed pastel hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 gp.