Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Aldous hails from a village terrorized by illithids. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west to a Fortune-teller, Hugh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hugh was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'6" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gunter hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 23000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Guy embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jet (80 gp).