Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his red robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Nicholas has worked very hard to control his curse. During his travels, Nicholas and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nicholas discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nicholas fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Manfred was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Manfred was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Manfred's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.