Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple pastel robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered pastel hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Henry 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Human Ranger 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).