Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 is physically well-built. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Wymar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Fisher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).