Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Hematite (5 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Thomas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. 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: He's in love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 19000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, pastel shirt, and tan tie. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Geoffrey wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has had some formal poetry 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is black and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a great chef.

History: Lance was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.