Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a green broad hat and green clothes. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in ceremonial dagger use. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Umpen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Solomon 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Pandjed 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Good lock.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).