Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His blonde hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Richard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Emma embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Emma's homeland. Emma decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emma fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.