Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has a hunchback. He has golden hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 4 Holy water.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Chad learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.