Description: This malnourished man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 53. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Peter reached his early adolescence his Human mother 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Courier uniform. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: Gomory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (120 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aldous speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Blacksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.