Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a axe on his belt. He wears his auburn hair down. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shipwright born in the past three hundred years. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. Being a Shipwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Herbalist. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his red hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age his mother died while driving off some drow. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in morningstar use. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Koeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.