Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of clubs on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fancy green dress. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Beatrice's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Beatrice alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned female is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.