Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Clerebold lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dilettante and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries clubs. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cecily fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is short and white. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Jacoba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Jacoba was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He carries a battered shield and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.