Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. After coming to the age of reason, Hoshû took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his white hair up. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Ûggû was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ûggû fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2700 sp. Blue quartz (15 gp).