Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: John lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Red garnet (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.