Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Rûkdûg was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 sp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Seven was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a green cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her hair is short and blue. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Sorath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Sorath reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. She has wavy black hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Kali has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He has no hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Armara was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired her part-time. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 190 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her hair is black and very short. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Zanna began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 cp.