Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Immeral speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Immeral was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 80000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is physically well-built. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Himo was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.