Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Alex is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Superior lock. 1 Average lock. 1 Backpack.