Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is cut short. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length auburn hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

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 wears a worn and beaten armor. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He is baby faced.

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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rael grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rael. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.