Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Robert was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1400 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Cory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.