Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. His hair is short and black. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Charles took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with pastel pants. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.