Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is auburn and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Richard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born in the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp. Azurite (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.