Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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 is a Jackalwere in disguise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Debt, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Erdan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.