Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and monstrous two handed axes. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Arannis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears just a red suit. His brown hair is still thick. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. Rolen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Rolen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 390 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Fivin has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.