Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Priest. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.