Description: An older man who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Dustin began to lead the lost caravan. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is white and very short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich western 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: He wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: He was born in the north. His childhood dream was to be a Server, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Server. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To be a Server again; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.