Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Theodoric took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: He wears just a brown suit. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. White opal (400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting orcs, the young Aust began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3200 sp.