Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Theodoric learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He has red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished sword as well. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He has a hunchback. His tied-back hair is white. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp).