Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, red shirt, and yellow tie. He has moderate length golden hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Tailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This malnourished man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: Shane was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Fire opal (500 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30000 cp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.