Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is short and brown. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: She is lean but muscular and usually wears her black robe and has her warhammer always slung over her shoulder. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.