Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This northern man wears a brown small hat and brown clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Traubon reached his early adolescence his Dwarf 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has a hunchback. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vaina studied abroad. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is typically in her Shoemaker uniform. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a blue coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Ribbles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Gnome Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she prefers to wear flannel. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. She has red eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Pyra was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He wears his lavender fur down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (140 gp).