Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Diggory's homeland. Diggory decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.