Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, William learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gilbert embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Reynard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.