Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 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 wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Sculptor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 pp. White opal (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp).