Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 sp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large black jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has auburn hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Theodoric and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Geoffrey hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.