Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. He has black crest. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Nykkan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Riardon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich western family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.