Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Igden hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the east. Thorin was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rose (40 gp).