Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and brown. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Patrick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Scribe. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Bertram wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Diggory is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Diggory grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Diggory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished falchion as well. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 east. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.