Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Raymond was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). 4 Smokesticks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.