Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Lance is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lance was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears professional attire. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ernest never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Geoffrey was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tan tunic with violet highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Glassblower. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp.