Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Peter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries a battered shield and tarnished crossbow as well. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spice Merchant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.