Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. 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. Azaki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white broad hat and white clothes. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His brown fur is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: River was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 cp.