Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by chocolates. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Mason father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Gnarsh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his orange fur to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is a great chef.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 9000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).