Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tan trousers with pastel and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Everard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Robert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.