Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is white and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears grey trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has auburn hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bounty Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cartwright who has hired him part-time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 180 pp. Sard (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Through the years after Valorean was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Valorean's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.