Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is brown and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bow use. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 sp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has white hair. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His auburn hair is still thick. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When Himo reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bowyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Anastrianna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a great chef.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Doctor, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shava never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Smokesticks.