Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'1". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Simple lock. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shane studied abroad. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Chad embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Ralf was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.