Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ernest embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Roland hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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 drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Gerald hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Gerald is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).