Description: He wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 cp. Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Chad was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.