Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dustin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Bowyer, Emeny learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She became a Bowyer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Hadwisa 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.