Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt. He has chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1700 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a yellow coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Blacksmith. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man usually wears his yellow robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He has worked as a Assassin like his mother before him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.