Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Mortician, who enjoyed hunting, Shane was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ralf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His tied-back hair is brown. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heward isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).