Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his white hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered shield and tarnished greataxe as well. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 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: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amber (90 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: Theirastra was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Bellfounder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jet (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Boddynock hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back silver hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

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 her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Map Maker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.