Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down, and he perpetually has his lance ready. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west to a Sage, Barendd learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. His brown hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Hupe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hupe does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hupe was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hupe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Moon studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 pp.