Description: He is a mite stocky and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his black hair down. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a guard again

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished bastard sword as well. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Wobbles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 sp.