Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Frederick was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

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

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arnold is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arnold was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).