Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Cressel was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp). 4 Antitoxin.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this northern man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His silver hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Watson 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 his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frederick isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frederick was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (50 gp).