Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous 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; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence, Opinionated. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his black robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy white hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trey lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Frederick 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. Frederick 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.