Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with tan slacks. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his brown robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Herbalist business.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Holy water. 4 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This northern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: He was born in a small mountains village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.