Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shamash studied abroad. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Shamash alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3200 gp. White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with pastel slacks. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born into a rich family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1600 sp. 3 Acid flasks.