Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Glassblower, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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 was raised in a forest tribe. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 34000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is silver and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Lamlis was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Masseuse, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).