Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His ears are large.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Kellen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Kellen 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, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His tied-back hair is auburn. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gennal was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Gennal managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is an epitome of beauty. His white hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ulblyn took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dustin studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Dustin took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 140 gp. Jet (110 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arnold grew up listening to his father's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 170 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears a red vest and prefers pastel and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).