Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is blonde and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished shortbow as well. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stableman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Dustin has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a crush on the local bowyer

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'7" northern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Trym was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bowyer. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).