Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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 orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Megged fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: An older woman who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports silver long hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tiaathque grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear brown tank tops with black skirt. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raymond was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Tharivol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He struck the Sage job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.