Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Simon began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 27000 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his chestnut hair down. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished mace as well. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nicholas grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nicholas. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.