Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aelar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 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: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is still thick. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Paelias embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Through the years after Paelias was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Paelias's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Azaki was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Healer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp.