Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ernest's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears professional attire. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a white top hat and white clothes. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.