Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. He carries a battered flail and tarnished club as well. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, John would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. 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. John 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; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: He wears a fancy tan suit. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and flails. His brown hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Roland was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Roland has worked very hard to control his curse. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.