Description: 5'11" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears black trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Katherine was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her hair is auburn and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has worked as a Adventurer like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 sp.