Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small island village. Chem liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His copper crest is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is physically well-built. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a great chef.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 170 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).