Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dustin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. He has a hunchback. His black hair is cut short. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Sculptor. He struck the Sculptor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This light-skinned male wears just a brown suit. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is lengthy. 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 quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.