Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the east. Dean abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kyle grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).