Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Arnold was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and human compassion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Because his mother 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 west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 40 pp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern 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 red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.