Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arnold is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Ploughman, Norman learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Norman never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is auburn and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Simon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.