Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gilbert was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

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

Description: She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emmeline studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Matilda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Emmeline grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Emmeline. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.