Description: He has a missing left arm. He very much looks the part of a Laborer. He has no crest. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Shamash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His hair is black and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

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 disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 sp. Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Gilbert was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 sp.