Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 38. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has red hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is cut short. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lewis will drive conversation. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones.