Description: He is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carpenter, he is not a threatening figure. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shortspear use. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Hugh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Bernard was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Bernard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hammer and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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