Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Nithther was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, blue cloak and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail, and carries sais. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gynnie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.