Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Akoth was born with his father's beautiful face. After coming to the age of reason, Akoth took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Naeris has worked very hard to control his curse. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His red crest is braided into rings. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Zaffrab and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Trail wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his brown hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fallond embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his glaive with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp.