Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Simon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Theodoric liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.