Description: This eastern man wears a brown vest and prefers black and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ernest was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Healer. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This man wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thomas 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 expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. Don was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Don decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: He wears professional attire, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His hair is short and auburn. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aldous's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Disguise kit. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frederick was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.