Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and sais. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.