Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Solomon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Solomon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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 Fisher. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.