Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. After coming to the age of reason, Direcris took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Tim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a red shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and doesn't want to be a sellsword and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 80 gp.