Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Frederick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Frederick never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished shield as well. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Veit is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veit grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).