Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nim has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a spear on his belt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has violet eyes and a pastel hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a green suit. He wears his white hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp.