Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Mindartis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Miller like his father before him.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is typically in his Barber uniform, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Barber business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a sellsword again

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in longsword use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gomory was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.