Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Simon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Simon took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is short and red. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Diggory 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 Diggory. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This eastern man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nicholas hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nicholas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (9 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.