Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ratlûg took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 sp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Halfling Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries crossbows. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Theodoric's homeland. Theodoric decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.