Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His crest is short and copper. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Nybarg is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Watson was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Valafar embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Valafar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

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. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his red hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1100 sp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He carries a battered bow and tarnished dagger as well. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Gardener; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 360 gp.