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 carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished scimitar as well. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a Scribe, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120000 cp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A freak accident while working with his Dyer father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (80 gp).