Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Chad was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 6'0" eastern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born to a Doctor, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor, Job, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 3 Thunderstones. 5 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Trym 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Shane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has worked as a Adventurer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.