Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a red vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Osco fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Xanaphia was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has yellow fur. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 380 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has no hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has brown hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Jo reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Jo and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.