Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Holg lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Animal Trainer and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Berrian was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Fivin 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.