Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Being a Assassin 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: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bricklayer. He has a hunchback. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork manacles.