Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Aelar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 17000 sp. Eye agate (5 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is cut short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is dressed in an above average manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.