Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Mamnen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a locksmith again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Frouse was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frouse was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.