Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Miles was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Miles decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered whip and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. He has brown hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His red hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.