Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gilbert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Cory has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Charles will drive conversation. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.