Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Charles began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrick studied abroad. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 44000 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.