Description: This malnourished man wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sage. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and carries daggers. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to gnolls.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.