Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aelar 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 gnolls once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls 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 gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local barkeep

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.