Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp.