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 white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 280 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and red tie. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Laucian was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Halimath's homeland. Halimath decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.