Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Roger and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Roland speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Roland learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Arnold was born the youngest of three triplets. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Simon was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.