Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bowyer. He wears his red hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Nicholas took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Raymond was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise hazel.

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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with black pants. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Frederick wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).