Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Stableman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. Theodoric fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Justin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his left side, marred by beers. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.