Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are black.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is black and curly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Paymon was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has golden hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp.