Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Simon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Simon was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His white hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3200 sp.