Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His head has been shaved. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Justin was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bricklayer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has red hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 cp.