Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Gilbert liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A true patriot, Alexandre would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. During his travels, Alexandre and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Alexandre discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Alexandre fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is red and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Peter was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and auburn. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 rapier.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.