Description: He wears just a brown suit, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he very much looks the part of a Knight. His hair is auburn and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Laborer does. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his silver hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.