Description: This malnourished man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Ernest 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. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large tan jacket. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Bernard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a shepherd again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kyle alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stylist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp.