Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1500 sp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has no crest. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Azzakh has worked very hard to control his curse. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.