Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Kody 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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by beers. His tied-back hair is auburn. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Kyle was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Dean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).