Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Miles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, In love, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his black hair down. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Hugh was taken on many hunting expeditions. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.