Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man wears a fancy blue suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Charles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, In love, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Carpenter mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He wears his silver hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cartwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.