Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, violet shirt, and red tie. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Jeweler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Hubert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 37000 sp. Sard (60 gp). Amber (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries scimitars. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 40000 cp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cory studied abroad. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Cory was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10 pp.