Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A 5'3" western man, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Stableman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 at the edge of vast plains. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Job, In love, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).