Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Farmer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, marred by chocolates. Her tied-back hair is black. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a great chef.

History: Emeny lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is black and curly. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.