Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Nicholas reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 11000 cp. Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: A 5'1" western man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. His red hair is still thick. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alexandre grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

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

Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Simple lock. 1 Silver holy symbol.