Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fancy black suit. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Bernard took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, John 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western woman is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 sp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.