Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Shane was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has wavy white hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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 was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Miles was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. 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 money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.