Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: John lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2900 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp.