Description: This southern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bernard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Bernard was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'1" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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. Gilthur fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman wears green trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born in the south to a Glassblower, Thava learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Ruler, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and maces. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, In love, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.