Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 35000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Blacksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky green painted plate armor. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.