Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on his right side and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Korfel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Erdan hails from a village terrorized by giants. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sailor for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp.