Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ernest took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 43000 sp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears just a black suit. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries whips. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wymar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Healer’s kit.