Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Bertram was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Star ruby (900 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.