Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Priest. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local priest

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a green suit. He has wavy red hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Henry was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'3" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small island village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (120 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.