Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'8" eastern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Anthony lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Anthony alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp).