Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Frederick was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20000 cp.