Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Don was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Jade (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

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

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Don lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his brown robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky green painted plate armor. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.