Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. During his travels, Ernest and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ernest discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ernest fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a pastel shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants, and carries crossbows. She has wavy red crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (11 gp).