Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his chestnut hair down. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Alex has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70 pp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his golden hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Thomas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears yellow trousers with violet and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak, and carries shields. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Charles 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'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.