Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Lazy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his golden hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Seamstress mother left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has golden hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Aldous hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has blonde hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp).