Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants, and carries bows. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 70 pp. Jet (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Gerard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (7 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his black hair down. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.