Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

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

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Frederick has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and brown. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Manfred has worked very hard to control his curse. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Rolf was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Herbalist. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp.