Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Vondal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His lavender fur is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Jade was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Jade has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has moderate length dark red hair. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Uthemar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her head has been shaved. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).