Description: An older man who wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has a hunchback. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's in love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Brewer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Carter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp.