Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the north. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Balimaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears his blonde hair up. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 east. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.