Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has no hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His hair is short and silver. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Dean was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Banker, Heather learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Heather was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Banker. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).