Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Bucklal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 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: Gifted from a young age, Thamior studied abroad. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Thamior alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Koeth was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bookbinder. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a locksmith again

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.