Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Naal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naal studied abroad. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He has worked as a Dilettante like his father before him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has wavy blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).