Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Lance is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lance studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is short and black. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Don has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Anthony hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Anthony was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Cory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Cory was born with his father's beautiful face. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting orcs, the young Cory began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.