Description: He is a husky man, who wears a blue vest and prefers tan and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and pastel tie. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ernest liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Mayor uniform. He has white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.