Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Norman was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Norman's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and ceremonial daggers. His hair is black and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Gilbert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gilbert grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gilbert. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his black hair up. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heward has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A true patriot, William would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags.