Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is silver and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gardain embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gardain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Gardain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Bulzo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His white crest is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp).