Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Detective, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Henry is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Gerald took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is content; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate.