Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ogthrak will drive conversation. Ogthrak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ogthrak has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mozikth was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jade (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears an entirely white suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. A true patriot, Barendd would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.