Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries hand crossbows. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ernest never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.