Description: A middle-aged man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf, and is pretty ugly. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

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. A true patriot, Gale would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Performer like his father before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to be a knight again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Ogbur was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70 gp.