Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nicholas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 18000 cp. Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, 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 hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp.