Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and wears a fancy black suit. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He carries a battered trident and tarnished glaive as well. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Hugh 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 to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this southern man typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the west. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Elysande was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.