Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in a small plains village. After coming to the age of reason, Gunter took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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 greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). During her travels, Melissa and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Melissa discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Melissa fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Heward lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her silver hair is cut short. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Egelina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Egelina grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Human compassion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.