Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his red hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. William was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fortune-teller. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and she perpetually has her spear ready. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Keyleth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Spear abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.