Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 190 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. During his travels, Himo and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Himo discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Himo fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has wavy golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Gennal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Laborer, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).