Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Elaim was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Carpenter. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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's in love; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp.