Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy white hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: John was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Stableman, but he got bored and became a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He is content; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp.