Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tan collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Conrad was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor, marred by teas. His white hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Don hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Theobald was born the youngest of three triplets. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.