Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his brown hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Being a Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.