Description: He stands about 5'0" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is silver and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Frederick's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. Sard (70 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green small hat and green clothes. His silver hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

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 disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2800 sp.