Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Ernest was born with his father's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is lengthy. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, grey cloak. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

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

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.