Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Gruk was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gruk's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Brewer father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has golden hair. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His golden hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Deep green spinel (120 gp).