Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. During his travels, Rûkdûg and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Rûkdûg discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Rûkdûg fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Blacksmith, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a white vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Alain was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.