Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bucklal studied abroad. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Bucklal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'3". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Guard. She became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Enialis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Enialis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 80 pp.