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 blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. John 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; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Patrick was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown and curly. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for her, and Juliana does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).