Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Miles learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and expand his business

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. A freak accident while working with his Bricklayer father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling hazel 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Rolf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Rolf took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.