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 is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is auburn and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and shields. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Ahvain was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Aust alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.