Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has silver hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in a small forest village. Manfred liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Manfred never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Being a Shipwright kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.