Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has wavy red hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and doesn't want to be a fisher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Blue quartz (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was raised in a plains tribe. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Animal Trainer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Ralf is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 44000 sp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull tan sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2400 sp.