Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is still thick. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with his god.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zephan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Gûnd alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Mreksh speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mreksh studied abroad. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 140 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Raer embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Painter, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thomas has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.