Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Erdan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 worked as a Mayor like his father before him.

Motivation: He's in love; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His auburn hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is short and blonde. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a great chef.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.