Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Chad is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Chad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Conrad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 25000 cp. Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aldous is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

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. A freak accident while working with his Tanner father left him crippled. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Robert was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Robert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Robert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Robert and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Lance was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp.