Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears just a yellow suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His silver hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Henry grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.