Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He has black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Priest kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has moderate length black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive, Disease. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. 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. Eiravel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to be a fortune-teller again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).