Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is white and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Miles liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Guy isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Guy was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Hunter. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Peter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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 spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is short and white. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.