Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Don hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With bright blonde hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, John would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered yellow hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. During his travels, Ernest and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ernest discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ernest fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).