Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. 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 an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Balimaar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Adventurer, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He's also a talented Knight, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished greataxe as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his black hair down. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alex will drive conversation. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).