Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Dayereth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a crush on the local healer

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.