Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rolf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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 is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Lewis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Percival was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Percival 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears professional attire. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is short and golden. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).