Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father'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: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jet (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paelias does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).