Description: He is a husky man, who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Sage, Robert learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Laborer. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 gp. Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: He wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dean was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 sp.