Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Butcher profession.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 27000 sp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aust grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 170 pp.