Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His white fur is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Shadow lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: He wears a violet broad hat and violet clothes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 70 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man likes to wear tan tank tops with grey pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and silver. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east to a Actor, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 27000 sp. Coral (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Brewer and was forced into it by his family; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.