Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hoshû fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 14000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black fur is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Lone was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His hair is red and very short. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. When Modean reached his early adolescence his Tiefling 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the west to a Barkeep, Trym learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).