Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a white coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Shane 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. He has moderate length silver hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Diggory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries a battered bow and tarnished falchion as well. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Roland was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Servant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).