Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adelard grew up listening to his father's many stories. Adelard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: Ahlyssa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the north. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Timid voice

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

Description: This western woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Aline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.