Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south to a Knight, Nithther learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, blue cloak and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail, and carries sais. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This woman typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gynnie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Iolite (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'9" and wears a fancy yellow dress. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp. Eye agate (9 gp).