Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Charles began to lead the lost caravan. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Charles never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1300 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tourmaline (90 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 dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His black hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nordak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.