Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a red scarf, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Aldous was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Good lock.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished morningstar as well. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Miles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. Gilbert is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Weaver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Weaver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and blonde. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.