Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears professional attire. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries maces. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses divination through singing.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his youth he was a Miller, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.