Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. William 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. 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. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates brigands. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up work as a Soapmaker and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate.