Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 26000 sp. Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gomory never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Miles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a servant and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).