Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His tied-back hair is silver. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Bertram was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His dark red hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (160 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her red crest is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp).