Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ernest was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Junk Dealer. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Richard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Assassin and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 sp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.