Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ernest does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries morningstars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ralf has worked very hard to control his curse. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His black hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.