Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Priest kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has chestnut hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 sp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His crest is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He takes great joy in being the best Sculptor in town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).