Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His black hair is cut short. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is short and silver. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Adelard's homeland. Adelard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.