Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy chestnut hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Good lock. 1 Average lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and curly. He has green eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theobald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has white hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Healer. He has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 pp.