Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Bertram 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 gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Giselle studied abroad. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Giselle took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Giselle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished flail as well. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Tim hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).