Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered whip and tarnished pickaxe as well. He has silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is singed and shortened. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a hunchback. He has wavy red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shane does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Shane 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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Brewer, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a brewer again

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.