Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Ekemon was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ekemon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Ekemon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thoradin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thoradin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. Her brown hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Verna was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His silver hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 sp. Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oda isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Oda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Oda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She struck the Mercenary job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This woman wears bulky black painted plate armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She has moderate length black crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Butcher. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

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

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Jet (140 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Miner; and he's in love

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).