Description: This slender man stands about 4'3". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vonbin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Vonbin's homeland. Vonbin decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (130 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is well kept. She has green eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Nora learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by chocolates. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Baker who has hired her part-time. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Baker business at a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 16000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Banker, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.