Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is brown and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student he started as a Adventurer, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has moderate length white hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Dyer. During his travels, Ernest and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ernest discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ernest fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Adelard has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: A 6'6" southern man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and black. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.