Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 17000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Berrian reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished shield as well. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Immeral lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.