Description: This man stands a little under 6'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ar-Kaius was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Ar-Kaius and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 230 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Sellsword mother left him crippled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.