Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Architect, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 14th 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Robert was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Smokesticks. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Peter was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 18000 cp. Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a Carpenter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Arnold was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arnold decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.