Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 cp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Painter father left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp).