Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 33000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, marred by teas. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Simon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.