Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Religious, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Tailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length brown hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Assassin, but he got bored and became a Laborer. He tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.