Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length copper crest. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Spyglass.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Nykkan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. She has wavy red hair. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He wears his green crest down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.