Description: He is a husky man, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Gargax speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the west. Gargax liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a grey vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Azzakh was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shipwright. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. After a long history of fighting, Taklinn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Frouse will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). 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'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Ulla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ulla has worked very hard to control her curse. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 27000 cp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.