Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Umpen was born the youngest of three triplets. When Umpen reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He has moderate length black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.