Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. His hair is short and auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Assassin, Shamil learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Beggar first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the north. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is still thick. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 85. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marastyr fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a carter and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 cp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is lengthy. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Server, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her fur is black and curly. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Carter like her father before her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With wild black hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries with her a set of maces, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She sports a flattop hair cut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Knight. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.