Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. He has auburn hair. 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 is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dustin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Dustin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Dustin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Dustin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man wears a white costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 17th 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. 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. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is physically well-built. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Courier. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Adelard was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Norman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.