Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Arnold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Arnold was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Conrad 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Guy hails from a village terrorized by giants. Guy was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.