Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is auburn and very short. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his right side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Gennal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp.