Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair down. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is red and very short. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Ulfgar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He stands about 2'10" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. Her hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.