Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black top hat and black clothes. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she usually wears her tan robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Nyx lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nyx alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is physically well-built. She has moderate length orange fur. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but she was a colossal failure. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 cp.