Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lewis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Lewis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Galiena was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. He wears his black hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Thomas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Guy was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.