Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

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. He has moderate length white hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this western man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and auburn. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Justin studied abroad. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and black tie. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Conrad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Conrad hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Conrad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.