Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (500 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Norman was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a blue suit, and is pretty ugly. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting orcs, the young Gunter began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Alexandre is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.