Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his golden hair up. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Richard was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2700 sp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and very much looks the part of a Shepherd. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His red 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: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Tim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 40000 cp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).