Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jocelyn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He is physically well-built. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Thomas hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man usually wears his tan robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He uses divination through singing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Farmer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Conrad was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Thomas 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. Thomas decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.