Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ar-Baruk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ar-Baruk grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ar-Baruk. After a long history of fighting, Ar-Baruk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10 pp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Irann was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She very much looks the part of a Apothecary. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 pp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He has golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Dustin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.