Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. She is baby faced.

Personality: Williamina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Williamina was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Williamina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.