Description: This man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete.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.