Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sellsword profession.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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 was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 31000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.