Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by giants. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Shane was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears tattered old clothes. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.