Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Holy water.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Roland was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was a Fortune-teller, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. 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. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Full Plate.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.