Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: A 5'5" northern man, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Dilettante. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Ernest is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 23. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Gunter took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gunter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp.