Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his black hair down. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Ribbles began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A gifted student she started as a Farmer, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Farmer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bowyer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp.