Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 19000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barber but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. He has worked as a Barber like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Guy and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).