Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Morkral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Morkral took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Amber (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is purple and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 sp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears blue trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Gimble speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.