Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Chad hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Chad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

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

Description: This dark-skinned male wears bulky red painted plate armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his mother'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: Human compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered blue hat.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

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