Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Gilbert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp.