Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears professional attire. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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, Miles is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the south. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy yellow suit. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Simon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.