Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Miner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.