Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Oren wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Salanop was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thorpe's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Baker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp.