Description: This malnourished man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is singed and shortened. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Dyer mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Animal Trainer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.