Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Rolf hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerald studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gerard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. After a long history of fighting, Gerard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fisher responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Don would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Detective business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).