Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. One day when Gildmak was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Gildmak was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He found a children's book about a Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp. Silver ewer (20 gp).