Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is an amazing painter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears dull red sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Nirgel hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nirgel was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Jabbie was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Knight. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is blonde and very short. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Emerald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 pp.