Description: A 4'10" western man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His hair is red and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His tied-back hair is black. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Peren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and blonde. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.