Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1700 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Theren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Uthemar was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.