Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is golden and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Balimaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Adelard was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. He carries a battered spear and tarnished warhammer as well. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a violet shirt with thin white vertical stripes and grey pants, marred by teas. He has auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Diggory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).