Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aerdeth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She sports black long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chaedi grew up listening to her father's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has dyed his greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is cut short. He has green eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mûzglob does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Mûzglob's homeland. Mûzglob decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.