Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has white hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Animal Trainer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Bertram speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His white hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Cartwright, Trey learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.