Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears his brass crest up. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Servant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his auburn hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has moderate length blue hair. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Fenriz is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed, Selfish. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and tan tie. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Frouse hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

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. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer father left him crippled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amber (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).