Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 25000 cp. Malachite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bowyer. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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 money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 gp.