Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Oskar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Brewer and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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. Mara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 sp. White pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'11" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His silver crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Valorean was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Valorean began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is a Farmer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Cory was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 sp.