Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His black hair is braided into rings. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and red tie. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He tends to wear a large green jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Immeral lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1300 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Dyer. He struck the Dyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sard (30 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.