Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gorbundus lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gorbundus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 sp. Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears a yellow small hat and yellow clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a great chef.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Great's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Great grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a violet scarf. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Koeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large pastel jacket, and carries halberds. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Five grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Five. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp. Red spinel (120 gp).