Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has dyed his greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Kerkad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kerkad studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears professional attire. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He usually wears his black robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Lance was born with his mother's beautiful face. After coming to the age of reason, Lance took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered bow and tarnished greataxe as well. His black hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Shy. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).