Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. 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 protect his home; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 pp. Hematite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Erdan's homeland. Erdan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.