Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and golden. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Norman was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a great chef.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. Fire opal (400 gp).