Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Frederick learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. Being a Herbalist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hunter is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hunter has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Robert was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 cp. Sard (50 gp).