Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is blonde and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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 mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and axes. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Paelias alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Bowyer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Erdan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by teas. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Forgetful, Disease. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).