Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is auburn and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nicholas studied abroad. 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. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is dark red and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Mantus was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Antinua was born the youngest of three triplets. At some point she was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies, Family, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eberk grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 sp.