Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Anthony was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anthony fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has red hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Conrad is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Conrad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Beatrice hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Gilbert is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gilbert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).