Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and violet robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 south. 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: Regain custody of his son; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Uadjit enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Uadjit learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Soapmaker like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 320 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Hadwisa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Rael hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Murgen managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 gp.