Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This northern man is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2400 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the south. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.