Description: An older man who wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, he is not a threatening figure. He has black hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: John was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a white scarf. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 Blacksmith. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (4 gp).