Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

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 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. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Vanuath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he wears just a grey suit. He has styled his brown fur well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Leaf was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Leaf decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Paladin 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.