Description: This man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 45000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a servant and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Manfred was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.