Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Shágflak hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 130 gp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is red and very short. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Acid flasks. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He likes to wear white tank tops with blue pants. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Pikar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Habor was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tan vest and prefers blue and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ella was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.