Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Zepar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Zepar hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears black trousers with violet and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Thorin was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Ploughman, who enjoyed hunting, Richard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.