Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Quarion was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Quarion's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Nim reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His black hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Laucian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Laucian 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 drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Raer was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).