Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Giselle learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple tan robe with green stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ernest was born with his father's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.