Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Charles lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Justin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp).