Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Odo grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gilbert was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Clerebold is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Clerebold does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Clerebold was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Clerebold's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 14000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.