Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He has silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and yellow tie. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Himo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and maces. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Naeris is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.