Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

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. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Gerard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2200 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is physically well-built. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is blonde and very short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Trym 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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.