Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nutae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Immeral was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, marred by sweets. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.