Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Being a Herbalist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Barendd took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gray eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 67. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Erdan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'8". He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).