Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Adelard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hunter studied abroad. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. His crest is short and brass. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his orange fur in a pixie cut. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and catlike.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 Bather. After a long history of fighting, Nithther and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).