Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2700 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 190 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail.