Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This light-skinned male wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber.

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. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Charles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.