Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Charles has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: An older man who sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in an above average manner. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 sp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, white cloak. He has shaved his head bald. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stylist. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Stylist. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.