Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, blue cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Henry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Hugh was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and golden. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Godfrey was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.