Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by teas. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilbert grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Good lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock.

Description: This northern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.