Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: William speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is short and auburn. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Ernest was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born in the east. 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 struck the Adventurer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 28000 cp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 4 Thunderstones. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with red slacks. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.