Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Alex hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a grey vest and prefers black and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist, Insane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes, and carries greatswords. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the south. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Geoffrey alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.