Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black broad hat and black clothes. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man usually wears his black robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp).

Description: A 5'9" western man, he usually wears his tan robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His tied-back hair is red. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Roland enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.