Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His ears are large.

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 his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arannis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gennal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.