Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her brown hair down. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length black crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Adventurer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His copper crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.