Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Shane was born with his father's beautiful face. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His fur is short and white. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cairn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.