Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Broce never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 2 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, red cloak. His tied-back hair is silver. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Shag was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vanuath embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 cp.