Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Frederick was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fancy white dress. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and scimitars. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Melissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp.