Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is cut short. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Miles has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Miles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Arnold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mason business.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Dean reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Kody was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp.