Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His white hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His white hair is knotted and matted. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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 fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Bernard reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a brown scarf. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother 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 found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.