Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Aust was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aust decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Carrie embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born to a Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Carrie and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jade (40 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and axes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).