Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Flak hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 19th 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. 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Butcher like his father before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to be a farmer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a white coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He sports a flattop hair cut. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Doctor, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Zephan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.