Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; 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: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired him part-time. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and he perpetually has his whip ready. His golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Roofer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Naeris 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.