Description: He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by his family; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Balimaar began to lead the lost caravan. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears his blonde hair up. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.