Description: An older man who wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is singed and shortened. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10 pp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: This late middle aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Arnold took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Adelard has worked very hard to control his curse. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local body guard

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Breastplate.