Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This southern man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Anthony was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Anthony abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. Alex was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is golden and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Bather, his father struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp).