Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears just a black suit. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Roland speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. Lance was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shoemaker. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Rose (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).