Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Peter isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Herbalist and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 170 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has brown hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a hunchback. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Eberk will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Eberk was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Eberk was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (110 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.