Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, brown shirt, and black tie. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His fur is orange and very short. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is long and unkept. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Morthos hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He found a children's book about a Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).