Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. During his travels, Ernest and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ernest discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ernest fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manfred studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Henry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Knight, but he got bored and became a Cook. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp.