Description: This man wears a white vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Adelard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has moderate length black hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and carries shortbows. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).