Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright chestnut hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her black hair down. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.