Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His white hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length red hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Diggory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Recently the stress of being a Fletcher has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.