Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his blue robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born in the north. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 sp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and red tie. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp.