Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, marred by chocolates. He wears his black hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

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. A true patriot, Bernard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was a Fortune-teller, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His hair is short and red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His hair is white and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.