Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gomory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gomory never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is blonde and very short. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Elysande was born with her mother's beautiful face. Elysande abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Elysande was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and tridents. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sard (20 gp).