Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is singed and shortened. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His blue crest is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age his mother died while driving off some orcs. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in trident use. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He carries a battered whip and tarnished halberd as well. He wears his copper crest up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Ruler father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baradad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 sp.