Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair down. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Baern has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length auburn hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Vanuath took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.