Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has green eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Adelard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is physically well-built. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Simon took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Richard 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Clerebold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Clerebold was born with his father's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.