Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She has moderate length auburn hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and blue robe with the hood down. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding 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.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.