Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Gorbundus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tûhorn studied abroad. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.