Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Orryn's homeland. Orryn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She has black eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Sorath was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Sorath took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is short and white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Salasar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Salasar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Coral (120 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright brown hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Drusilia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His dark red hair is still thick. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Blacksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp. Jet (70 gp).