Description: He wears a black collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Hematite (12 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to protect his home

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, William would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. He has a hunchback. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 20th 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease, Fearful. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jade (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).