Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in a small desert village. 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 has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and yellow robe with the hood down. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

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

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp. White opal (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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, Manfred is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp).