Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is auburn and very short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (15 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Efferil was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp.