Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.