Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Lucan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 310 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has wavy brown hair. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

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. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His crest is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mehen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold 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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His white hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.