Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Norman studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilbert grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 sp.