Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a grey vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ernest was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ernest decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, marred by sweets. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Silver pearl (60 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roland isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.