Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ralf was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ralf decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

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

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Charles hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Charles grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a Painter, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. Gomory 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 13000 cp. Hematite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished lance as well. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Balimaar 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. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Half-Plate.