Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. He has blonde hair. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Adelard 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 Adelard. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Trey fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With bright brown hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.