Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Nicholas's homeland. Nicholas decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Theodoric took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Theodoric was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has silver hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp.