Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 18000 cp. Jade (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Roland will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears white 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 sickle. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is content

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the north to a Stylist, Lewis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Dustin was born with his mother's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.