Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ulblyn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her purple hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Cressel was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a tan shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and grey pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aerdeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Aerdeth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown vest and prefers tan and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She keeps her orange fur in a pixie cut. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cloud was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has wavy red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and elven compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.