Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has auburn hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His beige fur is still thick. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Lone would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Oren was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Oren. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and doesn't want to be a bounty hunter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.