Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Thomas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and scythes. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Tanner and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.