Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is white. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Being a Baker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age his mother died while driving off some orcs. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greataxe use. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Caeldrim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).