Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and doesn't want to be a laborer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Terse, Fearful, Ugly. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a yellow collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Balimaar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.