Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His hair is black and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Healer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Rosamund was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Rosamund alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. A true patriot, William would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (15 gp).