Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His crest is short and green. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Don lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Mason uniform. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Sariel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Sariel reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.