Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Nykkan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: White pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fancy blue suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Kellen's homeland. Kellen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. After a long history of fighting, Kellen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has moderate length black hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hecat grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hecat. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ûshgol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp).