Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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, Tod is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A freak accident while working with his Brewer mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 17000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp).

Description: This man typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Jocelyn took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Coral (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered yellow hat.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears black trousers with white and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Nija was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Courier. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His lavender fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Body Guard profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has worked as a Marshal like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Military, In love, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.