Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Dworic is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A true patriot, Dworic would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dworic fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1900 sp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he very much looks the part of a Guard. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lubash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1700 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: He wears a simple red robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vlorn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Vlorn was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears her brown hair down. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Isabella will drive conversation. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Isabella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.