Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. 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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur is lavender and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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 comes from a rich western family. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Flak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barrister; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.