Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and grey tie. He has no hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Bernard was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is long and unkept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Bryseis was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his green crest down. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.