Description: A 2'11" western man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: He was born in a small island village. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'0" when asserting himself. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has yellow fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, River grew up listening to his father's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.