Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Gardener, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Roger has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Adelard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses like a well dressed Beggar does. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

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

Description: An older man who has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Priest business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Bernard took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.