Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, and is pretty ugly. His hair is black and curly. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Joser was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Joser and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He 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 gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Seebo was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Seebo decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by teas. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Efferil grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Efferil. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.