Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has moderate length blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 18000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the divine 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Bernard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His hair is golden and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Bernard was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Silk rope.