Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Laucian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2800 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Fivin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 180 pp.