Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Lazy. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His ears are large.

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. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 pp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.