Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born into a rich family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Adelard's homeland. Adelard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 sp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'0" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is still thick. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Racist, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1600 sp.