Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

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 few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear blue tank tops with yellow pants. He wears his silver hair down. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norman's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Patrick hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his white hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Deep green spinel (150 gp).