Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 25000 cp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Geoffrey wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

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'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is blonde and curly. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is short and silver. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Dustin was born with his father's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Dustin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Thomas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.