Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. His hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Rendar was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Aust was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.