Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Simon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel pants. His head has been shaved. 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 a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: Adelard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Peter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.