Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Thomas was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his youth he was a Shepherd, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).