Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Lance is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 son.

History: He was born in a small forest village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her head has been shaved. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Herleva was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After months of barely getting by, Herleva managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.