Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His silver hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Ernest was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ernest's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local slave trader

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears white trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aldous's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 18000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.