Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown vest and prefers black and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Anselm was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Henry hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Henry alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, John embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Holy water. 1 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks. 3 Tanglefoot bags.