Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Good lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern man wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Norman embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a Navigator soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and balancing his hectic life and new navigator responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.