Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears his silver hair up. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and balancing his hectic life and new carpenter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Red garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a white small hat and white clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hubert alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.