Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length brown hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Crowbar.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is cut short. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the north. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shane's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.