Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Cockaby would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Cockaby was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Cockaby was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She keeps her dark red hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Dain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Assassin, Dain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top yellow hat.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Hugolina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Healer, but she was a colossal failure. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 16000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).