Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished flail as well. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kerkad is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kerkad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Semyaza was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has done his best to style his white fur to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Kite is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bowyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Elaim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple green robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has no crest. 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 always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Healer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.