Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 cp. Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 18000 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished halberd as well. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Simon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 sp.