Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Tharivol 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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears black trousers with grey and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is lengthy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a farmer again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).