Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 21000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Charles studied abroad. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Selfish. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.