Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. His hair is black and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Reynard was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Human Bard 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1100 gp.