Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His black hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. The war was a terrible time for him, and Uthemar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Uthemar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 gp. Hematite (16 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his chestnut hair up. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Rael never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3100 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.